How to Play Sorcery: Contested Realm | Learn To Play In About 20 Minutes!

Learn how to play Sorcery: Contested Realm with this beginner's rules guide. Welcome to Rules of the Realm, a new series from Sorcery News Network dedicated to teaching the rules of Sorcery: Contested Realm. In Part 1, we'll cover everything a new player needs to begin playing, from game setup and movement to combat, spellcasting, and turn structure. Sorcery: Contested Realm is a unique trading card game that combines tactical movement, beautiful hand-painted artwork, and deep strategic gameplay. Whether you're opening your first box or preparing for your first game, this guide is designed to get you playing as quickly and clearly as possible. Have a rules question? Leave it in the comments. If I made a mistake or need to clarify something, I'll pin an update so this guide stays useful for new players.